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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,478.56, 194,217.84 and 46,430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,478.56, 194,217.84 and 46,430.88 is: 69,646.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,478.56 : 194,217.84 = 46,430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,478.56/194,217.84 = 46,430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,478.56x = 194,217.84 × 46,430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,478.56x = 9,017,705,222.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,017,705,222.90/129,478.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,646.32

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